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Franklin

Franklin ranks #107 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 13 places, 353 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #177 among boy cat names.
Franklin's popularity trend

Franklin's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2025.

0.02%0.04%0.06%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
353
across 13 places
Popularity rank
#107
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+194
2020 → 2025
Gender split
98% boys
2% girls98% boys
What does Franklin mean?
/ˈfɹæŋklɪn/2 syllablesOrigin: a surname

Franklin began as an English surname derived from the Middle English frankelein, meaning a freeholder — a landowner who was free rather than bound to a feudal lord. That word ultimately traces to 'frank,' meaning free.

Steady and old-fashioned in the best way, Franklin suits a dignified, easygoing companion — the kind of pet who seems to have old-soul manners. It wears well on a big, gentle dog or a cat with a calm, watchful presence.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Franklin shows up

Franklin's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

SeattleUnited States of America0.1%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
DarwinAustralia0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%

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